Francis X. Flaherty, 88, of DeLand, FL, formerly of Portland, ME, was carried away by angels to Heaven on December 12, 2018. In Heaven, Francis joined the love of his life and wife of 59 years, Jean Flaherty along with his daughter, parents, brother & sister. Francis spent 12 years with the National Guard, and retired from both Pitney-Bowes to move to sunny Florida to be with his children and grandchildren. He worked and retired from AAA. Francis leaves behind two sons, John and Justin Flaherty and three Daughters Tracy Quinones, Melissa Flaherty, and Rachel Pedulla, 9 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, all from Central Florida and a sister, Dorthy Tonini from Maine. Viewing will be Tuesday, December 18 at 11:30am with Funeral Services following at 1pm, both at Deltona Memorial Funeral Home, Orange City, FL. Condolences may be offered at www.DeltonaMemorialFuneralHome.com.